21 March 2006

Close, but no cigar

More pictures from the week away. And by the way, no one has guessed the correct location. (Hint: head a little further west).

Son #1’s masterpiece.

This koala was in a tree next to our site for two days.

Son #2 did what any Dr Doolittle-ish child would do. Climbed the tree for an up close and personal experience. I tossed the camera up to him on a wing and a prayer, and he took a couple of shots. Then, carefully judging the situation for himself, he reached gently out and stroked the koala’s nose. The koala shook its head slowly so he backed off. But then, the koala leaned toward him, moving its head so the boy’s outstretched fingers ended up behind its ears. As #2 caressed and scratched, the koala moved its head about just as a cat does when it wants you to scratch it all over and in particular little places.

I used to spend childhood summers there! (I currently live in London, UK!)

The koala pics are adorable. Can't believe your son touched its nose. Perhaps the koala was sky high on eucalyptus leaves and so wasn't too bothered, but normally they'd rip your eyes out, they are viscious little b*ggers!! Have you seen the claws on them? Or heard the noise they make when they are angry?

Come to think of it, have you heard the noise they make when they are having sex? They squeal and grunt like stuck pigs.

Never have been a big fan of the koala myself - they are smelly, cranky, and noisy. But those are great photos, especially given the subject ;)If you are having a holiday at Port Fairy I will be soooo jealous. I love it over there. Actually anywhere on the Great Ocean Road does it for me. It is a dream of mine to live in the Otways one day ....